United Nations Security Council Resolution 2615

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UN Security Council
Resolution 2615
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Date22 December 2021
Meeting no.8,941
CodeS/RES/2615 ([ Document])
SubjectDelivery of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
  2614 Lists of resolutions 2616  

United Nations Security Council Resolution 2615 was adopted on 22 December 2021. In the resolution, the Security Council expressed its deep concern regarding the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. It noted that the situation in the country continued to constitute a threat to international peace and security, called on all parties in all circumstances to respect the human rights of all individuals, and demanded that United Nations humanitarian agencies and other humanitarian actors be allowed full, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access, regardless of gender. [1] [2]

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UN agency UNICEF warned that disruptions could be caused by a food crisis in Afghanistan.[ citation needed ]

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